It is also the great object facing those who hope to make of Iraq a thriving democracy. Democracies are, by their very nature, a fragile form of government. And this fragility is its’ strength. But, the building of such an istitution must not be approached without great respect for this fragility, else it may never come to fruition. We are seeing the effects.

One response to “Iraq, Democracy, and the Fragility of Freedom”

Factions are important in any liberal society. Without it, there would be little balance and checking of other elites.

Also, I will say this, I am not sure the concept of democracy really exists. Blacks really did not have political power until 1970. We are not a theocratic state, yet we define the laws of marriage according to the Christian Bible. How and why do we push a belief on people about love and partners that might or might not subscribe to this. Furthermore, have you noticed that only rich people who have the connections to raise millions can be in political office — both Republicans and Democrats. The poor still do not have a voice.